love – Lauri Hawley

Experiencing Love in Everyday Moments

I drove to have coffee with a friend a few days ago. Snow was still on the ground from several days before, but this day was warm and drizzly. I passed through a few thick patches of fog on my way through the hills. I was struck by all the phases of water I was seeing at the same time through the windshield: solid snow banks and icicles clinging to the side of rocky cliffs, banks of fog barely pierced by my headlights, and wet drizzle pelting the windows.

Sunny Signals

The lovely falling leaves outdoors always seem to be syncronized with the falling fur inside my house. Leaf piles grow in the gullies while furry dust bunnies grow under the furniture.

Eyes on the Skies

I love watching the sky during my commutes throughout the week. Every day provides a different scene with clouds carried along by invisible air currents. Even on clear, cloudless days the sky contains different hues of blue.

Light Filters

Have you seen the latest images from NASA’s James Webb telescope? They’re incredible!

Acerbity: Wednesday Words

I grew up in the northeastern United States, where acerbity is appreciated. To outsiders it may sound cold and harsh (like the winter), but there’s no guessing where someone stands!

Christmas Compilation

Through the last four Sundays we’ve been anticipating today, when we celebrate the arrival of the Light of the World.

This Christmas is a difficult one for many in my circle who are grieving the loss of loved ones, facing serious medical issues, carrying heavy financial burdens, or simply struggling with the never-ending pressures of everyday life.